The Federal High Court has adjourned proceedings in a suit filed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar challenging the eligibility of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to contest the 2027 presidential election.

The case forms part of the growing legal and political battles surrounding the next presidential election, with Atiku seeking judicial clarification on issues relating to Tinubu’s constitutional eligibility. The court’s decision to adjourn the matter means the substantive issues raised in the suit will be considered at a later date.
The development comes as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to intensify, with Atiku and other opposition figures mounting challenges against the Tinubu administration while the President and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) prepare for the next electoral contest. The outcome of the suit could have significant political implications depending on the court’s eventual determination.




